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BANYUWANGI Regency is the easternmost area on the island of Java which is usually a place for people to cross to the island of Bali. However, it turns out that Banyuwangi also has the beauty of natural charm. Tourists can explore Banyuwangi before crossing to the island of Bali.
Currently, tourist attractions in Banyuwangi are indeed closed due to the implementation of Emergency Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM). However, there is nothing wrong with making a visit plan after the PPKM is over.
The following are 7 natural attractions in Banyuwangi that can be visited when PPKM ends, so we can see:
1. Ijen Crater Tourism
Ijen Crater is located on Mount Ijen, on the border of Bondowoso and Banyuwangi. Ijen Crater, hit with a rare natural blue fire phenomenon. There are only two blue fire phenomena in the world, namely in Ireland and in Ijen Crater.
No wonder Ijen Crater is a prima donna for tourists visiting Banyuwangi. Visitors can witness the blue fire phenomenon at night until the early hours of the morning before the sun appears. Therefore, visitors are advised to climb at night. The journey from downtown Banyuwangi to Ijen Crater takes approximately 2.5 hours by car.
2.Meru Betiri National Park
Meru Betiri National Park is located in Pesanggaran District, Banyuwangi Regency. This area includes two regencies, namely Banyuwani and Jember. This national park covers a landscape with 449 types of flora and 32 types of fauna in it. The journey from Ijen Crater to Meru Betiri National Park takes about 4 hours 30 minutes by car. Traveling in Meru Betiri National Park cannot be done with a one-day trip. That is, visitors must stay. But take it easy, guest houses and lodges have been provided.
3. Sukamade Beach
Included in the Meru Betiri National Park area, Sukamade Beach is a family favorite tourist attraction. Because, in this place, visitors can learn about turtle breeding. Not only that, if you visit this beach in the morning, tourists can also release hatchlings (turtle chicks) into the open sea. Turtles lay eggs at night. Early in the morning around 05:30 – 06:00 WIB release the hatchlings. You have to stay there.
4. Pulau Merah Beach
Pulau Merah Beach is located in Sumber Agung Village, Pesanggaran District, Banyuwangi Regency. From Meru Betiri National Park, visitors can travel to the east for about 4 hours. On this island, visitors can see an island as high as 200 meters on the beach. The land on the island is red. This beach is suitable for tourists who want to try surfing. The waves are about two meters and the sparse rocks allow visitors to surf freely.
5. TN Alas Purwo
Banyuwangi also has one more national park, namely TN Alas Purwo. The location is in Tegaldimo District, Purwoharjo District, Banyuwangi Regency. This national park is home to thousands of flora and fauna. Visitors can see 700 types of flora, 50 mammals, 320 birds, 15 amphibians, and 48 reptiles in Alas Purwo National Park. If lucky, visitors can see firsthand the presence of peacocks, deer, and Javanese bull.
6. Kalibendo Waterfall
The Kalibendo Waterfall tourist attraction is located in Krajan Hamlet, Anyar Village, Glagah District, Banyuwangi Regency. Reporting from East Java, this waterfall is located in the northern region of Banyuwangi, on the same route as the Ijen Crater tourist attraction. The distance of Kalibendo Waterfall itself is about 1 hour from the city center.
To be able to see this natural tourism, visitors must walk along the river as far as 500 meters. The height of this waterfall reaches 10 meters.
7. Bangsring Underwater
Reporting from the Majestic Banyuwangi official website, Bangsring Underwater is a coral reef conservation area. This tourist spot offers underwater views with an area of 15 hectares. This underwater tour is located on Jalan Situbondo-Banyuwangi, Bangsring, Banyuwangi. Visitors can do activities such as snorkeling to see rows of coral reefs and ornamental fish on the beach.
Visitors can also participate in coral reef planting activities. There is also a floating house that is used as a breeding ground for sharks, ornamental fish and turtles. There are also water rides such as water balls and jet skis that can be rented. For those planning to travel to Banyuwangi after PPKM, don’t forget to follow health protocols, such as wearing masks, staying away from crowds, keeping a distance, and washing hands with soap. Don’t forget to vaccinate too. [kompas.com/photo special]
